Last week, I wrote a piece that linked the Kavanaugh hearings with the General Assembly’s machinations on redistricting. Now, with Justice Kavanaugh confirmed and sworn in, our House of Delegates redistricting may take yet another twist. In previous writings, I have detailed … [Read more...]
Kavanaugh, Due Process, And Legislative Impasse In Richmond
Few Washington events have rivaled the spectacle and drama of the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. Once thought a shoe-in for the U.S. Supreme Court, the conservative judge is now embroiled in a maelstrom of accusations that include attempted sexual assault, prolific drinking, … [Read more...]
24 Words For Equality — Adopt the ERA
Ten days ago, my wife and I attended a screening of “Iron Jawed Angels” in celebration of Women’s Equality Day. Filmed in Virginia in 2004, it tells the story of Alice Paul and her efforts to gain universal suffrage for American women in the early decades of the 20th century. … [Read more...]
Legislative Impasse on Redistricting
In 2011, the Republican-controlled General Assembly passed a redistricting plan designed to disadvantage Democrats by concentrating substantial numbers of African-American voters into fewer districts, thereby diluting their strength in other surrounding districts. After years of … [Read more...]
Preparing for August 11-12
Many in our region are justifiably concerned about what might happen this weekend, August 11 and 12. The good news is that much has been done during the past year to prepare our city and region for possible disruption. Various court cases have led to consent orders that prohibit … [Read more...]
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